The Coolpix 4300 is a nicely designed camera for the high end “point & shoot” market. It’s extensive set of scene modes will let even novices snap good pictures in what would otherwise be challenging situations for any user. At the same time, the partially hidden full-manual exposure mode and manual focus option provide added flexibility for more advanced users, without overly cluttering the user interface. This model is recommend to anyone looking for a compact, full-featured four megapixel camera: Its resolution and color rendering are both excellent.
Main Features
- [AUTO] mode for point-and-shoot operation and 12 versatile Scene Modes
- Exclusive 256-segment Matrix Metering
- 5-Area Multi Autofocus for easier photo composition
- Best-Shot Selector (BSS) automatically chooses the “sharpest” image from consecutive shots
- Versatile white balance settings and White Balance Bracketing
- Small Picture function creates smaller size image data for easily e-mailing
- Transfer button for one-touch upload of image data to a computer
- Movie mode at approx. 15 frames per second (fps.) for up to 40 seconds.
- Macro shooting as close as 4cm (1.6 in.)
- Bright, clear 1.5-in., 110,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD monitor
Specifications
| Effective pixels | 4.0 million (total pixels: 4.13 million) |
| Image size | [2272] (2,272 x 1,704 pixels), [2048] (2,048 x 1,536 pixels), [1600] (1,600 x 1,200 pixels), [1280] (1,280 x 960 pixels), [1024] (1,024 x 768 pixels), [640] (640 x 480 pixels) selectable |
| Lens / Digital zoom | 3x Zoom-Nikkor; 8-24mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to 38-114mm); f/2.8-4.9; 9 elements in 8 groups; 4x digital zoom |
| Focus range | 30cm (1 ft.) to infinity (8) at widest angle [W], 60cm (2 ft.) to infinity (8) at telephoto [T]; 4cm (1.6 in.) to infinity (8) (W), 30cm (1 ft.) to infinity (8) (T) in Macro mode |
| Storage media | CompactFlash™ Card Type I |
| Storage | File formats include HI (uncompressed TIFF-RGB); JPEG (Compressed, Baseline-compliant: FINE, NORMAL, BASIC) |
| Number of frames (approx.) | Hl: 1, FINE: 8, NORMAL: 16, BASIC: 32 (With 16MB CF Card, image size 2,272 x 1,704) |
| Shooting modes | [AUTO], [SCENE] (Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night Portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show, Close Up, Copy and Back Light), [MANUAL] (includes shooting menu for control of White Balance, Metering, Continuous, Best-Shot Selector, Image Adjustment, Image Sharpening, Lens, Image Size & Quality, Sensitivity, Exposure Options, Focus Options, Auto Bracketing, Noise Reduction and CF Card Format), [Movie] |
| Built-in Speedlight | Range: 0.4 to 3.7m (1.3 to 12.1 ft.) [W], 0.4 to 2.3m (1.3 to 7.5 ft.) [T]; Flash control: Sensor flash system; Flash modes: Auto, Flash Cancel (off), Red-Eye Reduction, Anytime Flash (fill-flash), Night Portrait (Slow Sync. Flash) |
| Power requirements | One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1, or 6V 2CR5 (or DL245) lithium battery, AC Adapter/Battery Charger EH-21 |
| Battery life | Approx. 90 min. with EN-EL1 battery when using LCD monitor |
| Dimensions | Approx. 95 x 69 x 52mm (3.7 x 2.7 x 2.0 in.) (W x H x D) |
| Weight | Approx. 230g (8.1 oz.) without battery and CompactFlash™ Card |
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